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Man trying to evade Saskatoon police nabbed after stolen car hits curb

A man who tried to evade Saskatoon police while in a stolen car was arrested after he hit a curb, disabling the vehicle. File / Global News

A man is scheduled to appear in court after he was arrested trying to evade Saskatoon police in a stolen car.

At around 3 a.m. CT on Wednesday, officers spotted a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer being driven dangerously on Idylwyld Drive.

The car had been reported stolen the previous week.

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When police officers tried to stop the car, the driver instead tried to evade them for a short distance.

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It came to an end when he hit a curb while turning, disabling the car.

A 30-year-old man was taken into custody and is facing several charges including possession of stolen property, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.

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He is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon provincial court on Wednesday afternoon.

A 17-year-old girl who was in the car is being questioned by members of the targeted enforcement unit

The arrest comes after police were trying to determine if there was a connection between the stolen car and a woman in distress.

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Last Friday, a caller told police that she saw a man and woman arguing at 22nd Street West and Avenue W.

Police were told the woman appeared to be in distress and the man appeared to push the woman into a vehicle.

A vehicle with the same description was seen being driven erratically later that day near Idylwyld Drive and 71st Street before heading north towards Warman.

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